Kutch (also spelled Cutch, Kachh, Kachch, and Kachchh) is a district in the state of Gujarat in India.

Situated in the North-West of Gujarat, Kutch is largest district in India with more than 45,000km².

Cities

• 1 Bhuj — headquarters and major city of Kutch

• 2 Ajrakhpur — famous for handicrafts and bandhni, ajaqakh

• 3 Anjar — one of the oldest cities of the area. Famous for legendary Jesal-Toral

• 4 Bhachau — city that was the center of the 1956 and 2001 earthquakes

• 5 Dholavira — an ancient 4000 year old site. Various sites auch forts, monuments, dams, natural beauty and the worlds oldest culture society Handicrafts.

• 6 Gandhidham — important town and commercial hub. Only 12 KM away from Kandla port

• 7NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Kandla — one of the important ports of India

• 8 Mandvi — famous for Sea Beach and wooden ship-making industry

• 9 Mundra — a major port

Other destinations

• White deserts from Chobari to Dholaveera.

• 1 Wild Ass Sanctuary — largest (4594 km) wildlife sanctuary in India for an endangered sub-species of Indian Wild Ass

Understand

The Rann of Kutch is a seasonally marshy saline clay desert located in the state of Gujarat, India.

Kutch is the largest district of Gujarat wherein as many as 18 varied tribes live harmoniously, in spite of their distinct language, culture and customs. This is what makes it a paradise for cultural tourists worldwide.

Kutch Mahotsav or the great Kutch festival is organized during December - January every year near the days when Shivratri is celebrated in Gujarat. It offers access to the interior and beautiful recesses of the dessert district. Colorfully attired dancers, music concerts, Sindhi Bhajan performances, Langa Desert Music and shops selling traditional Kutchi embroideries and jewelry are to be enjoyed.

The dessert like Rann of Kutch occupies a big part of the region. Mostly marshy, the Rann runs into the horizon. During summer it is dry and has a white coating of salt. In India's monsoon, the flat dessert of salty clay and mudflats, averaging 15 meters above sea level, fills with standing waters, interspersed with sandy islets of thorny scrub, breeding grounds for some of the largest flocks of greater and lesser flamingos. The Rann Of Kutch is home to a wide array of flora and fauna. Migratory birds deem it an abode during diverse weather conditions. The Rann is also famous for the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, the Little Rann of Kutch, where the last of three species of Asiatic wild ass (Equus hemionus khur or khar) still exists along with wolves, foxes, jackals, chinkara gazelles, nilgai antelope and blackbucks as well as 13 species of lark.

Kutch is famous for handicrafts,Hills,white deserts,beautiful virgin sea beaches,various forts and above all DHOLAVEERA, an 5000years old culture which is digging our from sands.

Bhuj having a population of 20 thousand is a capital.Gandhidham & Kandala having 100%EOU . Mandvi & Pingleshawaris famour for sea beach. Black Hill is about 1500ft high from where you can see white desert. Naturphya is also prectice at various centre at BHUJ,KHAROI, MINDRA. kutch nahi dekha to kuch nahi dekha...

Get in

By train

• Kutch Express (Daily) and Sayaji Nagri Express (Daily) from Mumbai via Surat, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham to Bhuj.
• Ala Hazrat Express(Daily) from Delhi via Jaipur, Ajmer and Palanpur to Bhuj.

By bus

State transport and private buses available for Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Jodhpur.

By air

There is a daily flight of Jet Airways from Bhuj Airport for Mumbai. A daily flight is started for Mumbai from Kandla Airport near Gandhidham town by Air Deccan.

See

Dholavira

• Aina Mahal
• Greater Rann [The White Desert]
• Bird Sanctury
• Mandvi Beach
• Narayan Sarovar
• Hajipir
• Dholavira.
• Mata na Madh
• Jesal Toral Samadhi (Near Anjar Railway Station)
• Rudramata Dam (12 kms from Bhuj on the way to Khavda). 

  

  Rudramata Dam

An evening on the beach in Mandvi

Do

• An interesting feature for adventure lovers is a jeep or camel safari in and across Rann of Kutch with tented camps on the baits. These trips add more thrill as they last for about a week. If you are a photography enthusiasts, make use of the special rides and camouflaged boats provided.
• A trip to a typical Saurashtra village and an insight into the art of hand loom weaving and dyeing Units can be enticing due to the vibrantly colored dyes and the exquisite craftsmanship. The age old craft of pottery can also be viewed from close quarters.
• Tribal life is best experienced with the tribal people and there is no substitute for a stay at the typical tent. These camps are organized between July and September.
• Bird watcher can see rarest kind of birds.
• During winter "Rann Utsav" (Desert festival) is organized by Tourism department of Gujarat.

Buy

Kutch is also famous for exquisite crafts like embroidery, applique work bed sheets and cushion covers. The ever so popular Bandhani (tie and die) fabrics, enameled silverware and other handicrafts are also found here and are a thing of interest for tourists. Around the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, you may shop for Patola Silk Sarees, Bandhanis, Ghagra-cholis and marriage costumes. You will also find interesting wall hangings, embroidered quilts, cradle clothes, cloth toys, embroidered footwear, lacquer furniture and curios. Kutch is very much spread over west-south of ran & it is diffucult to go without escorts.

Eat

Hotels & vegetarian food is available. Mostly of the eatables are made out of milk, bajara and wheat. Kutch's staple diet does not include rice but pulses (dal) are available.

Drink

Alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Kutch. Tea is the most popular drink in this regions irrespective of gender or caste. Black tea is considered as a sign of mourning and is not given to guests. For personal use, foreigners are allowed to bring one-two bottles of alcohol with them. Mineral water bottles are available at cheap rates.